Le Bilboquet
(212) 751-3036
25 E 63rd St
(at Between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York,
NY
10021
40.7661
-73.9695
Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Midtown, Upper East Side
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In Short
Though the name refers to a 16th century children's game, the atmosphere at this bistro is decidedly grown-up. Beyond the green awning and floor-to-ceiling windows, sophisticated (and often European) patrons drink wine from the bar in back and dine on French fare like nicoise salad, foie gras, and steak tartare at tightly packed tables. Brightly painted canvases on the walls and large floral bouquets offset the prim white tablecloths.
User Reviews
AdamRaper
May 24, 2008
I have been going to Bilbo for about 9 years now - essentially everytime I'm in New York. It is such a great spot. Some things to consider - Don't come here unless you are interested in loud music, great food and heavy drinking. Its really not a place to bring your grandmother. However, if you want to have a great meal and a rowdy Saturday - you really need to check it out. It's one of those places that you can go for lunch and stay for dinner. A six hour meal is not uncommon. Its a fairly expensive, European style place. The Cajun Chicken is the best thing on the menu, hands down. Don't even try anything else. Order that, a bottle of Sancerre and get ready to have fun.
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sensiblediner
January 31, 2008
AVOID THE BILBOQUET (at least) ON WEEKENDS!!! Unless you are willing to endure the aboslute LOUDEST most annoying euro-trash music you've ever encountered, super slow service, and shouting matches to order a diet coke in an ill-designed extra crowded space. You'd rather find yourself another brunch-lunch place. Food is only so-so, tasty, mostly ordinary quite pricey for its quality and originality. Honestly, not worth it at all. Maybe on a weekday you may have a less painful experience, who knows, maybe your waitress can even get your order right on the first try.
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likuid144
August 20, 2007
I used to frequent Bilboquet quite often, though had stopped for no apparent reason until last night's rememberance feast. To put it simply... I missed it so, so much. The tuna tartare is by far the best in the city and the cajun chicken is my favorite chicken dish... anywhere. Sure the bartender, waitress, etc. give off a sightly pretentious vibe, though the'yre going to treat you the way you treat them. Their wine prices need to decrease significatly, or they should atleast bring in a few bottles under $50. Looking forward to coming back, especially on a weekend night
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Know Before You Go:
The restaurant gets especially crowded on weekends, so be prepared to wait outside.
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American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Special Occasion Dining
